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Man Utd 'in contact' with Kim Min-jae's agent over transfer as 'Plan B' revealed

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Updated 12:08 7 Jun 2023 GMT+1Published 12:01 7 Jun 2023 GMT+1

Man Utd 'in contact' with Kim Min-jae's agent over transfer as 'Plan B' revealed

Manchester United have identified Kim Min-jae as their 'main' defensive target.

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Topics: Manchester United, Transfers, Football, Erik Ten Hag, Premier League, Napoli, Serie A, Newcastle United

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Manchester United have been 'in contact' with Napoli defender Kim Min-jae's agent over a potential move to Old Trafford this summer, according to reports.

United have been heavily linked with a move for the South Korea international, who helped in Napoli secure the Serie A title this season for the first time in 33 years.

After making 45 appearances across all competitions for the Italian club, he has been tipped for a big-money move to the Premier League.

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According to Italian outlet Calciomercato, Kim has a unique release clause of €60m (£52m) in his contract at Napoli which can only be activated between July 1 and July 15, meaning clubs can only acquire him for that price during a strict 2-week window.

Newcastle have also been rumoured with a move for the 26-year-old, who is thought to have already said goodbye to his Napoli teammates in anticipation of a move to England.

While movers reportedly arrived at his house on Monday afternoon, with Kim not expected to return to Naples.

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However, should United fail to land the defender this summer, Erik ten Hag has identified a 'plan B'.

What is Man Utd's plan B?

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Kim is United's 'main target' this summer, but they will scour the French market for alternatives should they miss out.

"Manchester United have Kim Min-jae on their list since October and remains the main target. Release clause, only valid in July as United are in contact with agents; Newcastle are informed too", tweeted Romano on Wednesday morning.

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"Understand Man Utd are also monitoring the French market for plan B options."

Should the Red Devils acquire Kim, Ten Hag will undoubtedly pour all of his focus into signing a brand news striker, which is their No 1 priority in the transfer window.

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